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Discover ways to prevent expensive car repairs, tips in saving money on gas, advice when buying a new car and much more. We want you to enjoy your car, be safe on the road and be knowledgable about your car needs.

Many articles online would suggest buying a self-driving car is the recommended thing to do. Advising on its benefits and safety features. We were curious if that’s actually the case for many car owners. As you know, many car companies are coming up with their own version of a self-driving cars and as a result, the market is more competitive and more affordable. Would that be enough to convince the daily commuter?

We recently took a look at a consumer reports survey that asked consumers whether they would prefer additional safety features or a self-driving car. (Before you continue reading, which of the two would you personally prefer?) The majority of consumers who took part of this specific survey opted for additional safety features over a self-driving car. Most specifically, they voted for a backup camera and blind spot warning indicator as their safety feature of choice!

Over the years, electric and hybrid vehicles have increased in demand. Did you know that Volvo has pledge to go fully electric by year 2025? More and more luxury car companies are also providing options to go electric. This is definitely not a trend, it’s the future and we are so excited about it. The biggest selling point of electric cars is how great their fuel economy is! In the past, many car companies have overlooked the vehicle’s performance and style by going electric. Because the market has grown significantly, car companies are competing with each other by offering superior interior and exterior features. Here are a few luxurious electric car to consider if you are in the market:

Jaguar I-Pace

This is Jaguar’s first all electric SUV, featuring a pure Electric Battery Vehicle providing the same exhilarating Jaguar experience! A top contender and rival of Tesla! Featuring exciting acceleration and handling that is powered by two electric motors located on each axle. A combined of 394 bhp and 514 lb ft of torque. This model offers luxury and style like you’d expect from Jaguar.

Ford, Toyota, Chevrolet. These long time leaders have been producing and designing vehicles for over decades. We are all very familiar with these brands. We’ve heard good and bad things on certain models. The questions is, which ones made the cut? Which vehicle models impressed Canada? In no particular order, here are some of Canada’s most popular vehicles, 2018 edition!

Ford F-Series

Did you know the Ford F-Series is Canada’s best selling car since 2009? At the end of 2018, this vehicle will complete it’s 10th consecutive year as Canada’s best selling car. Quite the title!

Road trip season is upon us and we are so excited!! Ontario is such a wonderful province, especially during summer months! Form beautiful provincial parks to adorable small towns by the water, here are a few awesome spots to check out this summer:

Safety First!

Creating fun memories and enjoying a fun trip comes with making smart and safe decisions. Because the vehicle will be the main way of transportation, it is very important to make sure everything is in great condition. This will ensure your safety and overall sanity! We recommend getting a tune-up to confirm the battery, fluids, tires, air conditioner and more are in good shape! Contact us today for a tune-up before hitting the road, we would love to help

We are all familiar with the term horsepower, whether we heard it from car enthusiast to mechanics. Horsepower has always been a term to communicate how impressive a vehicle is, specifically the engine! Car enthusiasts around the globe enjoy horsepower and want more of it! But ever wondered where the term actually come from?

Where does the term Horsepower come from?

This metric system was created by James Watt and the term horsepower comes from the actual power of horses. Back in the day, horses were the most common way of travel. Whether is was by riding the actual horse to having the horses pull a carriage or wagon. Horses were a very necessary and essential tool of transportation that many would use.

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